seriously...how long does it take to dry if used on carpeting? when, of course, not oversprayed? do the two cats need to leave the dwelling? humans 2
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I have heavy traffic carpet & I usually only do about a half-hour wait before letting the cat back in the treated area. It might take longer if you have plush or shag rugs or carpet. Just to be safe, I would recommend an hour wait if you are unsure.
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You need to follow instructions on the can as closely as possible. I usually do part of the house at the time and the cats and I stay in the other part. For instance I do the bedroom and we stay in the other part of the house. Then I do the other part and we stay in the bedroom or go outside for a while. My cats go outside some of the time anyway. The Vet told me the other day that I should spray and then leave the area for one hour. She said that applied to people animals and any other little creatures such as birds etc. The warnings on the can says to avoid breathing the fumes. It really does not take long for it to dry and I use it on the furniture and carpet. You need to follow instructions on the can as closely as possible. I usually do part of the house at the time and the cats and I stay in the other part. For instance I do the bedroom and we stay in the other part of the house. Then I do the other part and we stay in the bedroom or go outside for a while. My cats go outside some of the time anyway. The Vet told me the other day that I should spray and then leave the area for one hour. She said that applied to people animals and any other little creatures such as birds etc. The warnings on the can says to avoid breathing the fumes. It really... » Read More You need to follow instructions on the can as closely as possible. I usually do part of the house at the time and the cats and I stay in the other part. For instance I do the bedroom and we stay in the other part of the house. Then I do the other part and we stay in the bedroom or go outside for a while. My cats go outside some of the time anyway. The Vet told me the other day that I should spray and then leave the area for one hour. She said that applied to people animals and any other little creatures such as birds etc. The warnings on the can says to avoid breathing the fumes. It really does not take long for it to dry and I use it on the furniture and carpet. « Show Less
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I'm not sure but I think I allowed it to dry for an hour or so before letting the animals back in the house. The instructions say not to let humans or pets come in contact with treated surface until it has dried. I put the animals on the screened porch while I treated and it dried. The instructions on the can are very specific and I think that if you follow the directions that you won't have any problem. This is one product that really works. We love it. The can says that it prevents re-infestation of fleas for 7 months but it's been longer than that since I used it and I still find dead flies, ants etc. on the floor. I'm not sure but I think I allowed it to dry for an hour or so before letting the animals back in the house. The instructions say not to let humans or pets come in contact with treated surface until it has dried. I put the animals on the screened porch while I treated and it dried. The instructions on the can are very specific and I think that if you follow the directions that you won't have any problem. This is one product that really works. We love it. The can says that it prevents re-infestation of fleas for 7 months but it's been longer than that since I used it and I still find dead... » Read More I'm not sure but I think I allowed it to dry for an hour or so before letting the animals back in the house. The instructions say not to let humans or pets come in contact with treated surface until it has dried. I put the animals on the screened porch while I treated and it dried. The instructions on the can are very specific and I think that if you follow the directions that you won't have any problem. This is one product that really works. We love it. The can says that it prevents re-infestation of fleas for 7 months but it's been longer than that since I used it and I still find dead flies, ants etc. on the floor. « Show Less
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The spray, when not oversprayed, took about 10 to 15 minutes to dry. I put both cats in a separate, untreated room with the door shut while I sprayed and waited until everything was dry and I could not detect any odor. Then I moved them into a treated room with the door shut while I sprayed the room they'd been in.
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You need to follow instructions on the can as closely as possible. I usually do part of the house at the time and the cats and I stay in the other part. For instance I do the bedroom and we stay in the other part of the house. Then I do the other part and we stay in the bedroom or go outside for a while. My cats go outside some of the time anyway. The Vet told me the other day that I should spray and then leave the area for one hour. She said that applied to people animals and any other little creatures such as birds etc. The warnings on the can says to avoid breathing the fumes. It really does not take long for it to dry and I use it on the furniture and carpet.
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hmmm. i'm no professional, but since it's hardwood, you might have to sand it out. I'm thinking it's pretty soaked in there. and to "unsoak' it with more liquid will probably trash it. Is the pee in a super visible place? I was thinking maybe you could spray some Fizzion on, then sprinkle it with baking soda or borax, maybe, to suck up the Fizzion and with luck, the cat pee also. But, I have NO IDEA if this will do something crazy to the floor. I'm curious now, I think I'll have to go online and see if someone has come up with a solution! Good luck!
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No wait. My animals would be right there when I spray. It is water based, will not harm animals or furniture. I mix it with another spray from Walmart, etc. like home defense or something. I spray in and out when the seasons change. The beginning of Spring and Winter. I have had no problems and I had a cat and dog in house with carpet all over. Spray and vacuum daily for about 3 times and then you're good to go. Hope this helps.
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If you go over it a couple of times, the carpet is still slightly damp, but it dries quickly. I have used mine 4 or 5 times cleaning my carpet, and it dries in about 1/2 hour
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I would not suggest leaving it on any cloth or carpet service more than a few seconds. I learned from past mistakes. We did not have an incident with this particular slime but with other similar slime it was impossible to get out so things were tossed.
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The manufacturer does not recommend itʻs use on carpeted floors. However I use it on a carpeted floor with a cardboard barrier and it does not seem to have caused any problems. I use it just for a few hours at a time, from 1 to 4 hours is average.
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I live in Republic of Ireland and run a boarding cattery without access to a wide range of these products. Our problem in the boarding cattery is that some cats pee in the unit and it seeps because they are not sealed - design fault - , thus it's a matter of trying to get the product into the gap. We haven't found anything that works perfectly, because the products can't reach, but Fizzion is as good as anything else, the smell always lingers anyway. I am fascinated that you have your litter tray on carpet, could you move it to a washable surface, because the products don't get the smell out completely, the cats will keep doing what they are doing. Maybe a waterproof bed sheet?
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Hi Christina, I have used this product on my sisal rug numerous times and it has worked beautifully--I haven't had dried cat vomit, but everything (and I do mean everything) else that my cat and elderly dog have done to this rug has come out. Sometimes I leave the product on for a long time until it is good and dry, then vacuum. If you use the brush, don't sweep--just pounce up and down to get it in there good. I also would vacuum up what I could of the vomit before using the product. Hope this helps!
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I have two cats and they both use this one just fine. They just keep it busy :) been happy with it so far. It can get a little temperamental at times if you move it from one location to another (adjusting it so it will recognize when a cat gets in it) and it is not the easiest to clean. It's also a little loud but not obnoxious. Make sure you put a big bag in the drawer as a liner because it's not fun if the bag comes loose or overflows. My 2 cats adjusted to it in a day. Very expensive but it's been worth it so far. Hope this helps.
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Two weeks is a while. I've used it for a few 1 week vacations, and I've come home to a mess sometimes. It depends on how stressed out the cats were that I left, and whether I set the box up correctly. I would set it up the way you want for your vacation a week in advance, to make sure the cats are used to it and also make sure the box is operating correctly. Fill with granules and solution, maybe run a clean cycle before you go.
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That really depends on what your carpets are made of. Mine are fully dry in about an hour or less, depending on how wet I got them. They are a synthetic fiber.
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Our cats are 'inside' cats and hopefully the bed will not require a thorough washing when the time comes. It's not that old yet. The cats use it a lot and apparently love it. We really got it for a stray that was staying in our unheated garage and it was sort of an 'at the moment' purchase. It did the job and that stray is now in our house with the rest of them. Hopefully we will never have a stray horse come by here. I will say though, my wife mentioned washing the bed just the other day. It was not decided what to do when the time comes. I think spot cleaning will have to suffice.
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Yes, the last cycle is suction, where it takes the water out. The carpet is left damp of course, but definitely not wringing wet. I still love my Spotbot, and have decreased my threats toward my cat.
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funny you should ask that- I have 2 cats as well, and I love them like crazy- I only use this product on my sport coats- and i spray them outside, and then usually hang on my shower rod. I wouldn't just douse your apartment/house in this stuff, but you can protect your garments with it- I just wouldn't lay it on the floor where your cats could get to it. In all likelihood, they would be repelled by the smell of it, but why take a chance.And I would wait to wear a garment a couple of days after spraying, just to be safe.If you really have nice wool and/or silk garments, I promise you moths will find them and feast. They especially love silk. funny you should ask that- I have 2 cats as well, and I love them like crazy- I only use this product on my sport coats- and i spray them outside, and then usually hang on my shower rod. I wouldn't just douse your apartment/house in this stuff, but you can protect your garments with it- I just wouldn't lay it on the floor where your cats could get to it. In all likelihood, they would be repelled by the smell of it, but why take a chance.And I would wait to wear a garment a couple of days after spraying, just to be safe.If you really have nice wool and/or silk garments, I promise... » Read More funny you should ask that- I have 2 cats as well, and I love them like crazy- I only use this product on my sport coats- and i spray them outside, and then usually hang on my shower rod. I wouldn't just douse your apartment/house in this stuff, but you can protect your garments with it- I just wouldn't lay it on the floor where your cats could get to it. In all likelihood, they would be repelled by the smell of it, but why take a chance.And I would wait to wear a garment a couple of days after spraying, just to be safe.If you really have nice wool and/or silk garments, I promise you moths will find them and feast. They especially love silk. « Show Less
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If you went back and forth several times to suck up as much liquid as you can with the machine, I'd say an hour...this will also depend upon the depth and pile of your carpet. for Berbers, probably less, for deeper pile or shags, maybe more.
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You can use it while away on vacation but two weeks is pushing it. With every clean out, at least a tablespoon of gravel is scooped away into the hopper. You can't overfill the bowl with gravel or it'll not dry properly leading to wet paws (plus cats don't like that). If filled to the correct amount or under filled, come two weeks time, there won't be enough gravel for the cats to use. If you put it on a cycle to go off only once a day, it'll lead to inefficient cleaning since there's so much to scoop out depending on how many times your cat uses it and how many cats you have.
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I really went over the carpet several time drawing out as much of the moisture as possible and then it took a couple of hours to dry to the touch. A trick I was told by a carpet manufacturer was not to use cleaner in the water, but to spray the cleaner on he carpet then clean with the clear hot water in the Bissell. This way you can apply moisture without adding more cleaner. I believe it let's you "rinse" and suck the cleaner & dirt better. Just my opinion and that of a manufacturer. Seems to work very well.Hope this helps.